Career opportunities

CHEF DE PARTIE – SNUG

The Snug, at Bishop’s Court Farm, is looking for a talented Chef de Partie, with the passion and ambition to join our vibrant team. During our first year, we have gone from strength to strength, the business is still growing and has recently been nominated for the best newcomer award.  We source the best local ingredients, where we can, and enjoy making our food playful and different from other establishments in the area, which has brought us a lot of new satisfied customers. We have plans to extend the venue, coupled with a view to open 3 evenings a week soon for evening dinner service.

The ideal candidate must have at last 2 years of experience in a professional kitchen, with an excellent attitude to providing good quality food, along with a keen eye for detail. Fair working hours are offered to the ideal candidate, so they can achieve a desirable work/life balance. This is an ideal opportunity for a chef wanting a life outside of work as well.

PACKAGE

Salary: £22,000-£25,000 per year | 40hr Week | 2 consecutive days off

BENEFITS

Subsidised meals | Employee discount | Onsite parking | Pension scheme | 28 days holiday including bank holidays

THE FLEUR DE LYS

The Fleur De Lys is situated in the lovely, picturesque village of Dorchester- on-Thames and has recently come under new ownership. It’s currently undergoing refurbishment and we are keen to get our kitchen team established ready for the grand reopening. We are aiming for a traditional pub menu with twists on the British classic’s. As well as a bar snack menu to run alongside this.

We are looking to recruit for 2 positions:

SOUS CHEF
COMMIS CHEF

Work Experience

We now offer an excellent work experience programme at Bishop’s Court Farm for students aged 15 and over. Our students spend five days working with our alpacas, goats, pigs, sheep and horses. You will be taught about various facets of the business and leave with an overview of everything that we do.

Animal Husbandry – Cleaning animal enclosures, changing bedding and assisting with animal feeding.

Site Maintenance – Cleaning and tidying the feed room and the hay and straw barn.

We can also offer EMS placements for veterinary students. Accommodation is available.

For more information on working at BCF

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SOUS CHEF  – THE FLEUR DE LYS

The Fleur De Lys is situated in the lovely, picturesque village of Dorchester- on-Thames and has recently come under new ownership. It’s currently undergoing refurbishment and we are keen to get our kitchen team established ready for the grand reopening. We are aiming for a traditional pub menu with twists on the British classic’s. As well as a bar snack menu to run alongside this. Pure and simply is the aim.

This really will be a great venture for a chef with the vision and determination to deliver quality food, whilst overseeing the day to day running of the kitchen.

The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years’ experience in a professional environment, an excellent aptitude for delivering high quality food, a keen eye for detail, whilst confidently capable of running an efficient service. Must also be familiar with designing new menus in collaboration with the Head Chef.

We offer fair working hours in an environment that will enable the ideal candidate the opportunity to achieve a desirable work/life balance. An ideal situation for a chef who wants a life outside of work as well.

PACKAGE
Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 per year | 40 hr week over 2 splits - 3 days | 2 Consecutive days off

BENEFITS
Subsidised meals | Employee discount | Onsite parking | Flexible working hours | 28 days holiday including bank holidays | Pension scheme after probation period

COMMIS CHEF  – THE FLEUR DE LYS

The Fleur De Lys is situated in the lovely, picturesque village of Dorchester- on-Thames and has recently come under new ownership. It’s currently undergoing refurbishment and we are keen to get our kitchen team established ready for the grand reopening. We are aiming for a traditional pub menu with twists on the British classic’s. As well as a bar snack menu to run alongside this. This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who not only has the vision but the determination to deliver good quality food.

The ideal candidate must have at least 1 year experience in a professional kitchen with an excellent attitude for providing good quality food with a keen eye for detail. We offer fair working hours, allowing for a great work/life balance. The ideal situation for a chef who wants a life outside of work as well. For the ideal candidate, there is the chance for progression within the company.

PACKAGE
Salary: £20,000-£22,000 per year | Work shifts: 40 hr week | 2 split shifts, 3 days | 2 consecutive days off

BENEFITS
Subsidised meals | Employee discount | Onsite parking | Flexible working hours | 28 days holiday including bank holidays